Colbert Goes All In on the J.D. Vance Couch Sex Conspiracy

In the week since J.D. Vance (R-OH) was chosen as Donald Trump’s new running mate, some may say that things haven’t been going all that well for him. From his embarrassing anecdote about diet Mountain Dew to the renewed focus on his history of flip-flopping, it’s no surprise to hear rumors that some Republicans are reportedly regretting the choice.

One rumor, in particular, has caught Stephen Colbert’s attention. The Late Night host spoke in his Thursday monologue about the scandalous gossip that Vance once had sex with a couch.

The rumor was born from a July 15 post on X that appeared to be sourced from Vance’s memoir, Hillbilly Elegy. It quickly turned into a viral meme, one so popular that the Associated Press even fact-checked it on Wednesday. AP quickly took the fact check down, with a spokesperson saying the story, “didn’t go through our standing editing process.” But the damage was done; everyone’s wondering what the deal is between Vance and furniture.

Read more at The Daily Beast.